April 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

World Book Webinar: Unearth a Story
by Teft, Sandra (MDE) 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

Good afternoon, Summer reading is fast approaching. Do you know where your dinosaurs are?!?! Luckily, World Book is here to help. If you're looking for additional ideas to prepare for libraries' most wonderful time of the year, please consider joining the webinar! World Book Webinar: Unearth a Story Are you following the summer reading theme "Unearth a Story™"? Join us for a webinar full of ideas to support this theme. Explore, learn, and play together. From stories to crafts & activities, come learn about creative ways to fit World Book into your summer reading program! Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Time: 2:30pm-3:00pm EDT Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2288522855921715546 Thanks, Sandra Teft Michigan eLibrary Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48915 TeftS(a)michigan.gov | 517-241-0104 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [Michigan Seal of Biliteracy] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students’ multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Circulation Clerk
by Diane Moyer 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

Library Clerk The Dryden Township Library is seeking a part-time Library Clerk for the circulation desk. Requires high school diploma, excellent customer service skills, use of Internet and Windows based programs, high degree of organization, and dependable. Library experience is preferred, but willing to train. Schedule includes one evening and Saturday hours, 18-25 hours a week. Please send resume to Dryden Township Library, 5480 Main Street, Po Box 280, Dryden, MI 48428, Email Resume: drydentownshiplibrary(a)gmail.com, or fax to 810-796-2634. See attached Job Description. Diane Moyer, Director Dryden Township Library 5480 Main St. Dryden, MI 48428 810-796-3586 d.moyer(a)vlc.lib.mi.us

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MeL Training: EBSCO Resources
by Teft, Sandra (MDE) 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

Good Afternoon, Please see below for a list of upcoming EBSCO webinars. The first offering in the series is coming up soon on Tuesday, April 28th. These will soon be added to the Library of Michigan Continuing Education Calendar, but you can also register using the links below. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there are specific trainings you would be interested in! MeL Training - Get to Know EBSCO: Join us for an introduction to your EBSCO resources. You will learn what key interfaces and databases you have access to, why they are important, and how to access them. We will discover articles, eBooks, journals, and primary source documents in popular EBSCO databases, perform basic and advanced searches, and review custom tools and functionality. When: April 28, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time Register in advance for this meeting: https://ebsco-training.zoom.us/meeting/register/H3VM0_c8SQGmhLhmAh5-4w MeL Training - EBSCO Resources for Homework Help & Homeschool Support: Let's celebrate the ways EBSCO resources support the classroom and our growing community of homeschoolers. We’ll review the abundance of EBSCO databases and interfaces that complement traditional classroom and homeschool curricula including EBSCOhost and the K12-focused Explora interface and EBSCO’s essential databases including Primary Search, Middle Search Plus, MAS Complete, and Academic Search Complete. We will cover basic and advanced search strategies and review custom tools and functionality like citation tools, Lexile limiters, text-to-speech, language translation, cloud integrations, and personal accounts to organize student research. When: April 30, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time Register in advance for this meeting: https://ebsco-training.zoom.us/meeting/register/LCVk_edpRdWmO7zVfLnPDA MeL Training - Empower K-12 Research with Explora: Join us for a tour of Explora, EBSCO’s engaging interface designed to support student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality. We will browse the mobile-friendly, accessible interface and conduct basic and advanced searches to discover articles, eBooks, and primary source documents available in EBSCO’s age-appropriate educational databases including Primary Search, Middle Search Plus, MAS Complete and Academic Search Complete. We will review important functionality like Lexile limiters, the citation tool, text-to-speech, language translation, cloud integrations, and COPPA-compliant accounts to organize student research. When: May 7, 2026 3:00 PM Eastern Time Register in advance for this meeting: https://ebsco-training.zoom.us/meeting/register/-EuDpxK8QeqSUa6l0kdLCw MeL Training - Get the Best Out of LearningExpress!: Join us for an in-depth review of LearningExpress; the interactive learning platform that provides the most comprehensive collection of resources for basic skills mastery, academic success, job preparation, and career advancement. We will review the user interface, highlight the new content we’ve added this year, and demonstrate our interactive practice tests, tutorials, microlessons, videos, eBooks, and flashcards designed to support learners of all ages. When: June 3, 2026 2:00 PM Eastern Time Register in advance for this meeting: https://ebsco-training.zoom.us/meeting/register/qTfuZCd_R96x5m6796ZlSw You can find a full listing of Continuing Education opportunities provided by the Library of Michigan, including trainings on other MeL resources here<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>. Thanks! Sandra Teft Michigan eLibrary Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48915 TeftS(a)michigan.gov | 517-241-0104 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [Michigan Seal of Biliteracy] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students’ multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Bulk book boxes - replies
by Amber Hughey 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

www.thereadingwarehouse.com https://www.thereadingwarehouse.com The Book Bundler https://www.fbmarketplace.org/ Bookdepot.com Bulk Bookstore Scholastic https://www.fbmarketplace.org/book-bank Hope this helps anyone else! Thanks, Amber Hughey Bridgeport Public Library

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Juggler on stilts
by Isabella Rowan 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

Hello all, I need an entertainer/juggler on stilts for an event. Does anyone have any contacts? Thank you, Isabella Rowan, MLIS Library Director Phone: 517-223-9089, Ext. 111 130 S. Grand Ave. Fowlerville, MI 48836 https://www.fowlervillelibrary.net/ [cid:c6c9fb60-33b3-465f-8450-185c703e250d] This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or reply to this e-mail message. Thank you.

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Employment Opportunity: Circulation Supervisor (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

POSITION: Circulation Supervisor – Full Time (35 hours per week). Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday). QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s Degree or equivalent; 2-3 years library circulation experience; 1-2 years supervisory experience; demonstrated ability to use computer technology; Sierra/Innovative experience preferred; project development experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, organizes and directs the operations of circulation services; evaluates effectiveness of the department and sets standards for staff; assumes supervisory responsibility for the circulation department including orientation, scheduling, supervision, evaluation, training and development of staff; oversees and monitors department budget; develops and implements procedures; suggests policies and policy revisions for circulation-related issues; oversees MeL inter-library loan program. See https://wblib.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Job-Description-Circulation-Su… for additional information regarding qualifications, and responsibilities. SALARY RANGE: $54,691 - $67,285 per year depending on qualifications. BENEFITS: Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; employee assistance plan; defined contribution plan; additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave; paid memberships in professional associations. DEADLINE: May 1, 2026 APPLICATION: Resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references. Submit online at: https://wblib.org/employment-application.

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Great Michigan Read reminder: author Curtis Chin's upcoming community events
by Katie Wittenauer 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

Good afternoon from Michigan Humanities! We are excited for Great Michigan Read<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/> author Curtis Chin to be back in Michigan and hope to see you all at a free community event over the next week! I've attached a poster that highlights the four stops on the April leg of our Great Michigan Read author tour. Curtis will return in May for additional tour events. Here are the event details and pre-registration information: * Lansing-Sunday, April 12 at 1 p.m.: Riverwalk Theatre (228 Museum Dr.) Co-hosted by the Capital City Film Festival, Capital Area District Libraries and Michigan State University Libraries. Space is limited; registration recommended. Event page<https://capitalcityfilmfest.com/event/curtis-from-detroit-an-afternoon-with…> | Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/share/1FE7R4SGHn/> * Muskegon-Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m.: The Corner (280 W. Muskegon Ave.) Co-hosted by Muskegon Area District Library and Muskegon Community College. Registration is required. Event page<https://muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/696568a791e4576f847c2ba6> | Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/share/18RQVeDeou/> * Flint-Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m.: Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room (1026 E. Kearsley St.) Co-hosted by Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. Event page<https://www.fpl.info/event/great-michigan-read-author-visit-curtis-chin-263…> | Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/share/18YAqB9Xnd/> * Port Huron-Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m.: Don Dodge Auditorium (200 Grand River Ave.) Co-hosted by St. Clair County Library System, Blue Water Allies and St. Clair County Community College. Registration is required. Event page<https://stclaircountylibrary.org/events/List/Great-MI-Read-Tour-with-Curtis…> Below I've included links to the five remaining community events hosted independently by GMR partners and/or supported by GMR Action Grant funding. * Grand Rapids-Saturday, April 11 at 3 p.m.: Kent District Library, Kentwood Branch<https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/events/69932710b0595799c09d443c> * Alma-Tuesday, April 14 at 1 p.m.: Ballyhoo Books<https://www.ballyhoobooks.com/events-166726-399307.html> * University Center-Wednesday, April 15 at 12 p.m.: Delta College, Lecture Theater (G160)<https://www.delta.edu/calendar/index.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventi…> * Morenci-Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m.: Stair District Library<https://www.stairlib.org/> * Ann Arbor-Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m.: Cluster Museum<https://clustermuseum.org/events/michigangreatreadcurtischin> Please, help us spread the word about this incredible set of free, public events! The 2025-26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide and local partners, including the Library of Michigan and Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. Please let me know if you have any questions or are interested in becoming a Great Michigan Read partner. We have a limited number of books and materials remaining! Grant funding for partner programming is still available. Looking forward to seeing you at a Great Michigan Read event soon, Katie Katie Wittenauer (she/her) Director of Programs | kwittenauer(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:kwittenauer@mihumanities.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiewittenauer/> Connecting, Sharing, Growing [A blue and white badge with gold ribbon Description automatically generated] Michigan Humanities PO Box 91 Marshall, MI 49068 517-372-7770, ext. 294 Website<http://michiganhumanities.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHumanities> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mihumanities/?hl=en> Mission: Bringing people together through stories, histories, cultures, and conversations.

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Re: Library Trivia Questions
by Robinette, Ellen C 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

Lorry @Brandon Township Library, Would you consider sharing the trivia list you ultimately develop to this list? It sounds like something that would be a fun resource for other libraries and for me to use with my students. Thanks! Ellen Ellen Robinette Pronouns: she/her Library Services and Technology Faculty and Program Coordinator Oakland Community College Royal Oak Campus C-Building, Room 108 (248)246-2528 ecrobine(a)oaklandcc.edu<mailto:ecrobine@oaklandcc.edu> https://www.oaklandcc.edu/programs/lib Libraries are the citadels of knowledge and empathy. ~ Barack Obama Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/r/robertloui101230.html> ________________________________ From: michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org <michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org> Sent: Friday, April 10, 2026 12:00 AM To: michlib-l(a)liblists.org <michlib-l(a)liblists.org> Subject: Michlib-l Digest, Vol 138, Issue 7 Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to michlib-l(a)liblists.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to michlib-l-request(a)liblists.org You can reach the person managing the list at michlib-l-owner(a)liblists.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..."

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Sherry Burton
by Library Director 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

Sherry Burton was at Dowagiac District Library last evening for a presentation based on her "Orphan Train Saga" book series. Sherry did a fine job and kept our standing-room-only crowd fully engaged. Highly recommended! https://www.sherryaburton.com/

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MI Tri-Share
by Kimberly Feltner 10 Apr '26

10 Apr '26

Good morning, Branch District Library recently signed up to participate in the MI Tri-Share program, which divides childcare costs among eligible employees, the employer, and the State of Michigan. While the program is excellent in concept, I’ve found the administrative side to be more challenging than expected. I’m reaching out to see if any other libraries are currently offering this benefit. If so, how has your experience been so far? Any insights, lessons learned, or best practices to make it work in reality? Thank you in advance! Kimberly -- Kimberly Feltner Assistant Director Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater, MI 49036 Phone: (517) 278-2341 ext. 123 Fax: (517) 278-2342 http://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org

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